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XavierWatts

SS#31ATL Falcons

6'0" • 203lbs • 24y/o

Overall Grade '26: 59.8; 49th/89 - Ss
Snap Count '26: 196; 14th/133 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 1; 4th/89 - Ss
WK 3 MATCHUP: @ GB 9/25, 12:15 AM

Xavier

Watts

#31

ATL Falcons

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/28/2026

Xavier Watts is a safety for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 59.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 49th among 89 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 55.9 ranked 56th among 89 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 71.4 ranked 35th at the position.

He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Watts broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 96.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 11 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 13 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Atlanta Falcons

2025 - Present

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

2020 - 2024

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF first-team All American

2024

Bronko Nagurski Trophy

2023

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

22nd/89 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

4th/89 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

20th/89 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

3rd/89 Ss

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

96.7

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

196

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

143

XavierWatts

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